Crowd trouble marred the end of the Scottish Cup final as thousands of fans streamed onto the pitch at the final whistle.

Hibs fans were celebrating the end of a 114-year wait to win the trophy - but fighting broke out when some Rangers fans also made it past stewards.

Police horses were brought in to restore order as police and stewards struggled to get excited fans off the pitch.

Some of the national stadium's turf was ripped up and goal posts were broken by people climbing on them.

There were reports that Rangers players were goaded by Hibs supporters as they tried to leave the pitch.

Police move fans off the pitch as they celebrate at the end of the match after winning the Scottish Cup Final (Image: Reuters/Russell Cheyne)

Hampden officials said the players would not return to the stand to collect their runners-up medals - they received them in the changing room instead.

The Glasgow side released a statement which reads: "Rangers Football Club is shocked at the disgraceful behaviour of Hibs fans at full time.

"Rangers players and staff were assaulted by these fans who invaded the pitch and in the interests of their safety could not return to the pitch for the medal presentation.

Fans on the park (Image: Media Scotland)

"There can be no place for the violent behaviour witnessed at the end of the final and Rangers fully expect the Scottish Football Association and Police Scotland to launch an investigation to find out where security measures failed.

"The Club would like to commend Rangers fans for the restraint the showed under severe provocation."

Chief executive Stewart Regan said the Scottish Football Association was "appalled by the scenes of disorder and the contemptible behaviour.

"What should have been an historic, memorable Scottish Cup final will now, sadly, be remembered for all the wrong reasons.

"Police Scotland and the stadium management initiated a Crisis Liaison Group as soon as the disorder began and we thank them for containing the situation as quickly as possible.

"The Scottish FA, along with Police Scotland and the stadium management have initiated a full investigation into the scenes that unfolded to understand how such a volume of supporters were able to enter the field."

Hibs chairman and SFA president Rod Petrie said: "I was deeply disappointed when it happened.

"I am not playing anything down anything that has happened - what happened was a team won the cup and the over exuberance of a number of supporters took them on to the pitch which is unacceptable and I am sorry it happened and it had to be dealt with but I think it was dealt with in a professional manner."

On claims of Rangers players and staff being assaulted, he added: "I am not aware of a complaint but if something has happened to a player or member of staff, that is a very serious matter and we will co-operate fully.

"I am very sorry that the Rangers players felt they were unable to come back out and receive their medals.

"I fully expect there will be a detailed examination of what has happened to learn the lessons and we are ready to contribute to that.

You could call it disappointment, embarrassment, I wish it hadn't happened and I don't think it will reflect well on the game."